Allied Health Professions at Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

serving a student body of 47,486 in The Woodlands, TX.

Program Analysis

At $58,408 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 110.3x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $8,453 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Lone Star College System ranks #136 among 811 Allied Health Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $58,408 to $67,117 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

The 8 apprenticeship pathways connected to Allied Health Professions reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

74 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
70
Low End
74
Score
75
High End
Earnings $58,408/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$686K
3.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
111.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,180
Out-of-state: $17,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,453
1.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,117
15% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Medical dosimetrists $138,110 +3.5% 55%
Physician assistants $133,260 +20.4% 83%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Medical dosimetrists
$138,110
+3.5% growth 55% AI-proof
Physician assistants
$133,260
+20.4% growth 83% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

What can you do with a Allied Health Professions credential from Lone Star College System? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Allied Health Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lone Star College System's Allied Health Professions program score?
A score of 74/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Lone Star College System's Allied Health Professions graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
What's the typical debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System?
At $8,453 in median debt, Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
Is Lone Star College System one of the best schools for Allied Health Professions?
Ranked #136 of 811 programs nationally, Lone Star College System lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Allied Health Professions?
If Lone Star College System's tuition gives you pause, consider that 8 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Lone Star College System find jobs?
Job availability for Allied Health Professions is strong — 124,000 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Lone Star College System graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →